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ABB-powered battery enters Guinness Book of World Records
A massive multi-celled battery system developed by ABB and battery maker Saft has powered its way to a certified Guinness world record as the world's most powerful battery.

Missing gauge containing radioactive material found in Pennsylvania
A New Jersey company has notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that a gauge that was reported missing in Pennsylvania earlier this week has been found. The gauge was not damaged in the incident and consequently there was no immediate health or safety concern.

NRC issues confirmatory order to Virginia firm in Whistleblower case
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an order to Soil Consultants, Inc., (SCI) of Manassas, Va., confirming a settlement agreement between the agency and the company resolving employee-protection complaints against SCI.

Nuclear energy industry welcomes President Bush's proposal for new power plant incentive
We strongly support his call for a form of risk indemnification insurance to help overcome uncertainties in the NRC's new licensing process for new nuclear power plants. Given the fact that many energy companies already are participating on a cost-sharing basis with the DOE to test the NRC's new process for issuing early site permits and combined construction and operating licenses, we hope that the regulatory certainty that we seek...

Senate must back up President's call for more energy efficiency - quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend U.S. energy supplies, says Alliance to Save Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy urged the U.S. Senate to back up President Bush's call for more energy efficiency -- the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to tackle high energy prices and limited supplies by reducing demand -- with passage of a comprehensive energy bill that addresses the alarming growth in energy demand.

NRC advisory committee on reactor safeguards to meet May 5-6 in Rockville, Maryland
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards will hold a public meeting May 5-6 in Rockville, Md., to discuss, among other items, the final review of the license renewal application and final Safety Evaluation Report for Arkansas Nuclear One, Unit 2.

Chairman Pat Wood, III welcomes President's support of FERC's jurisdiction over LNG facilities
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Pat Wood, III today expressed his appreciation to President Bush for his support for legislation that would clarify that FERC has jurisdiction over liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and that FERC should serve as the lead agency in the review of LNG proposals.

Coalition applauds President Bush's commitment to comprehensive energy legislation
The Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Energy (CARE) praised President Bush's call for a comprehensive energy strategy to help America meet the energy needs of a growing economy in environmentally responsible ways.

NRC chairman stresses safety while updating Senate on new reactor licensing issues and challenges
Chairman Nils J. Diaz, testifying on behalf of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, told a Senate committee Tuesday the agency has a solid process in place to license new nuclear power plants in the United States, but could face challenges in assigning resources to handle a possible influx of license applications.

Constellation Energy senior executive testifies before senate committee on developing new nuclear generating stations
Constellation Energy Executive Vice President and President of Constellation Generation Group Michael J. Wallace urged Congress to support Nuclear Power 2010, an initiative that encourages the development of new nuclear generating plants in the United States.

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